Barton Springs Pool is a simple water park. In fact, Barton Springs Pool is basically a large pond. At three acres in size, the pool is large enough for many bathers and being spring-fed, it maintains an approximate 68-degree temperature year round. Barton Springs Pool is managed by the City of Austin Department of Parks and Recreation and is the only water-type park within the city and costs less than $5 per person per day.
Barton Springs Pool
2101 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
512-867-3080
ci.austin.tx.us/parks
Volente Beach, located in Leander, Texas, is approximately 20 miles west of Austin. The park has a number of true water rides such as a pirate ship-themed water slide and a lazy lagoon. As of October, 2010, the park is open from April to September though prices vary depending on the season.
Volente Beach
16107 FM 2769
Leander, TX
512-258-5109
volentebeach.com
Though it is located less than 45 miles from Austin, Schlitterbahn Water Resort is the only park near Austin able to claim the title of a full water resort. The park has many different features and attractions such as a wave pool, Congo River attraction and lazy lagoon. As of October, 2010, the resort is open from from late spring to early fall with season passes costing approximately $110 per person. Day passes are available though prices are announced just prior to the season opening.
Schlitterbahn Water Resort
305 West Austin
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-625-2351
schlitterbahn.com
